Nazareth Village

A first-century farm and village, presenting the life, times and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth to all the world

At the Village, visitors experience Nazareth as it was at the time of Jesus. On land that remained largely untouched and unchanged since Jesus’ time, the Nazareth Village was developed, not just to preserve the past, but to bring the first century to life in vivid and archaeologically-accurate detail.

Experienced guides help people understand more about the life that Jesus lived and the parables he told, through our authentic working farm from that period. Exact replicas of first century houses, a synagogue, along with olive and wine presses have been carefully built, using the same methods that would have been used at the time.

Offering more than a tour of ancient ruins, the Village allows visitors to understand the geographical and cultural nuances of Jesus’ teachings, often vital for understanding the meaning more fully. The Village is a highly popular attraction in the Galilee region and is well-known internationally with visitors from over 110 countries.

Since its opening in 2000, the Nazareth Village has drawn thousands of people through its gates and we have seen visitor numbers grow to nearly 100,000 per year. To build on this success and to keep growing our ministry for future generations, we urgently need to expand the existing visitor center.